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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1949
Page
6
Life quotes urging inner brightness and service, urging readers to be life to others. It features Frank L Stanton’s plea for personal uplift and a separate reflection by Edward Arlington Robinson urging readers to notice nature and seek eternal partnership in God’s creation.
Grandview WMS circles Frances Pate and Lenora Caraway held Monday mission study meetings. Devotional by Mrs. Willie Bridges opened the Frances Pate session, topics included The Word at Work and Hindrances in Happy Homes. Seven Biblical Signs of the Times reviewed by Mrs. Jewett Riley accompanied by prayers and refreshments.
Members of the Sorosis club met for the final session of the year at Mrs A D Carmichaels home. Maxwell Jones discussed musical technique with piano selections while Miss Wanda Lunsford played Schubert waltzes and a Beethoven piece. A salad course and drinks were served. flowers adorned the tea tab. Present were several named members and wives including Mrs Merritt Burns and Mrs Flowers Crawford. A second notice announced a planned program at Taxtor Methodist Church Friday evening sponsored by the Pastor home demonstration club with a picnic supper for church members and affiliates.
The Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary held a year end luncheon at the parish house with buffet service and tables adorned by spring flowers. Mrs. William Elliott chaired arrangements as over sixty members and guests attended. Attendees included Mrs. Harry Hudson Mrs. Frank Webber Mrs. William Brown Miss Alice Sturges and others.
The Ruth Sunday School class of the First Baptist church held a social at the home of Mrs. Damon Jones Monday evening. A devotional titled Our Stewardship of the Gospel was given by Mrs. George Dennis. Games were led by Mrs. Charles Mcleod and Mrs. A S Debrabant. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. Billy Sanders and Mrs. Lamar Clark. Present were numerous members including Mrs. Paul Robison, Mrs. Georg Dennis, Mrs. Edward Conner, Mrs. H G McInnis, and the teacher Mrs. W R Jordan.
Toalli Area Camp Fire Leaders gathered in Arlington at Mrs. Gleaton home with Mrs. Hammond directing. Blue Bird leaders under Mrs. Gleaton discussed planning, summer Day Camps begin first Tuesday in June, uniforms required, Camp Osborn list for early August, next meeting May 18 at Kolomoki State Park at 2 PM urged attendance.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church held a program and business meeting Monday afternoon with Mrs. F. E. Puckett presiding. Mrs. W. S. Guice spoke on Christian Perfection and led prayers. Officers were installed by Rev. W. S. Guice and circle duties for June outlined. Also notes on a Mobile conference report and local circle meetings. Dr. Dow T. Huskey returned from Biloxi after attending a dental meeting. Argentine's population noted for European descent dominance among Latin American republics.
Mrs J B Trawick hosted the Union Hill Home Demonstration Club meeting at Ashis route one, adding new member Mrs Lawrence Clark. Mrs Ed Cameron presided, devotional by Mrs John Blankenship, mailbox project paint purchased, oven meals demonstration led by Miss Farrington, entertainment by Mrs W J Pybus, light refreshments served. Local notices include J N Exum ill at home, Parnell Lewis Jr visiting Memphis, Mrs W H Bennett and Mrs J C Knight traveling to Mobile for a convention, Mrs E B Johnson accompanying, Mr and Mrs Clark Rudder to Stevenson, Sara Dell Phillips visiting Valley Head, and Charles William McKinney home from hospital.
Mr and Mrs Joseph W Mc Kinney announce the birth of a son Charles William on April 26. Grandparents are Mrs J W McKinney Albany Ga and Mr and Mrs W T Harris Dothan. Mr and Mrs Ernest Adams Quida Miller Cottonwood announce a son Billy Ray on April 28. Grandparents Tom Adams Cottonwood and Joe L Miller Iron City Ga.
The Minnie T. Heard Parent-Teacher Association will hold its monthly meeting at the school at 3 00 p m Thursday. The nurses home will meet regularly at 1 30 p m Thursday.
The Young Woman's Study Club will meet at 2 00 p m Friday at Mrs Robert Rush's home on West Main street. Mrs Howell Bennett and Mrs S E Gellerstedt will lead the program. Mrs L Tolar is convalescing after a three weeks illness at her Pansey home.
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